Shabbat

Flexibility & Adaptability: Making Room to Grow

As part of our summer blog series on 21st Century Skills, we are featuring personal stories from camp alumni and ...

I come from a family of hunters and gatherers, and the younger generations are no exception. My grandfather owned and ...

Ever since I was in elementary school, I have always had a strong connection to prayer. On Friday nights during ...

One of the most empowering things I have done since living on my own as an Orthodox Jewish “single” is ...

I come from a rather Modern Orthodox, Ashkenazi family that is composed mostly of women. The only male in my ...

Challah is the one bread that you enjoy looking at almost as much as you enjoy eating. This classic eggy, ...

I’m getting married next week. Most of the wedding planning is done (but, oy, the table assignments, they continue to ...

Shabbat at camp is magical. Shabbat at camp means time to relax with friends, guitars, singing, and of course, lots ...

Is there anything better than butter? Yes, and it’s flavored butter, also known as compound butter.I really enjoy making flavored ...

Beans are a staple food on many Cuban dinner tables: they are inexpensive, can feed an army and are easily adaptable ...

I’m thinking a lot about Shabbat candle lighting nowadays, in part because I’m awaiting the birth of my first grandchild ...

I recently received an email from my local synagogue‘s Brotherhood, asking for volunteers to help with some much-needed upkeep work ...